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Cut from the same cloth as the great traditional spirituals, this riveting a cappella original has unwavering rhythmic intensity, gripping minor-key sonorities, and a marvelous text. "Ain't judgin' no man for...view details

You've heard the famous spiritual about Joshua's grand battle, but wait 'til you hear it in the hands of Mark Hayes! This famous story comes to life as a fun-filled musical adventure! The choral parts are so...view details

The Moses Hogan a cappella arrangement of this spiritual is an absolute showstopper, and has electrified audiences since its debut in 1996. Now men's and women's choirs can experience the same excitement...

Here is a very solid arrangement of Ride The Chariot that will sound full and impressive with your men's group. Scored for two parts only, there is some simple divisi for fuller chords, optional solos...view details

These two traditional songs fit together amazingly well in this excellent concert/festival selection! Each voice part becomes more independent as the arrangement progresses, and when all the parts do their...view details

A solid piano accompaniment keeps the momentum going all the way through this gospel-swing treatment of the beloved African-American spiritual. Plenty of repetition makes it easy to learn, while the optional...view details

"Rattle, rattle, rattle, clink clank!" Young choirs will love the easy back-and-forth lines, countermelodies and clever spoken sections of this arrangement of the traditional American spiritual. It's so much...view details

You won't want to miss this vibrant combination of three celebrated spirituals: Elijah Rock; Rock-a My Soul and Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho. Choirs and audiences of all kinds will enjoy the...view details

Here's a very appealing, spirited a cappella choral! It sounds more difficult than it is, which allows a variety of choirs the opportunity to be challenged by unaccompanied singing. A soloist or small...

This anthem is a compelling mixture of styles, beginning with the languid strains of a stunning solo for low voice, and incorporating the traditional spiritual City Called Heaven. The stately opening...view details

With its driving beat and enormous appeal, this powerful gospel work has become the definitive selection in this style for an entire generation. Use one or two soloists and be prepared for spontaneous,...view details

This is the most appealing arrangement of a spiritual that has been done in a long, long time! The beginning employs a unique treatment of the word "Hush" that emphasizes the last two letters of the word in a...view details

This a cappella classic by composer Houston Bright has been a staple of choral repertoire for many years. Greg Gilpin has adapted the work for SSAB voices, making it suitable for developing and smaller choirs...view details

Based on the American folk hymn Promised Land, this anthem is full of joy and exuberance. With minor to major harmonic shifts, call and response vocal lines, bluesy accompaniment and an uplifting...view details

This original spiritual will raise the roof in school and church performances! The text, derived from two parables from the Book of Luke, has a simple message: "I'm a sinner man, and so are you." The message...view details

This is cool! The story of Jonah is masterfully set to exciting, creative music, and the big ending is great! The voices whispering "Jonah" and the dramatic dynamics are especially effective. Highly...view details

Powerful vocal pyramids, a contemporary piano accompaniment and compelling harmonies combine to make this an extremely strong choice for mixed and treble choirs. A winner for any performance occasion, and the...view details

Here's a fresh, exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with an intensely moving, driving beat. When the lyrics say, "...then Joshua commanded the children to shout..." there's a dramatic crescendo...view details

Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this incredibly creative arrangement then kicks into a driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up! A most welcome...view details